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"Welcome to this community, Bentley.
If you plug Garrallan into the search box, top right, several links to others researching the family will come up with whom you can maybe work together.
Yours aye,
William"
"How is your research progressing?
We would like to learn more about your family history.
Yours aye,
William"
"How is your research progressing?
The more information you can give about the people you mention, the more chance there is of someone else connecting with your family.
William"
"George,
Please see recent correspondence in the Douglas Archives relating to your family.
Yours aye,
William"
"Welcome back!
You might wish to connect with Sharon Polwart.
I have the folowing notes on his parents, but they have yet to be checked:
Adam Douglas, born 12 Nov 1768 in Sharplaw, Hounam, Roxburghshire, Scotlandbaptised: 12 December 1768 in…"
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Drysdale
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William Drysdale
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Swiss army Milbank Amsler 1867 rifle
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The Douglas heart - or maybe not?
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Castle reconstructions
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Tartan coat worn by Sir John James Scott-Douglas, c.1822
Posted on September 3, 2024 at 14:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/three-tartan-coats-from-the-georgian-period
Sir John James, 3rd Baronet , was the son of Sir George Douglas 2nd Baronet of Springwood. .
Douglas (1792-1836) joined the 15th Light…
Continue9 days in Scotland
Posted on August 5, 2024 at 15:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am often asked about travel tips.
Nothing here for a Douglas, but a nice contribution from Gretchen Butts, noetheless:
Just finished a 9-day adventure in Scotland all by myself and it was thrilling and empowering.…
Kate Douglass: USA Olympic Swimmer
Posted on July 30, 2024 at 10:30 3 Comments 0 Likes
Olympic Experience
2-time Olympian; 2-time Olympic medalist (1 silver, 1 bronze)
Olympic Games Paris 2024, silver (4 x 100m Freestyle Relay -…
Knighthod for Richard Philip Douglas CB
Posted on June 19, 2024 at 13:41 0 Comments 0 Likes
Congratulations to Richard Philip DOUGLAS CB on whom was conferred a Knighthood in The King's Birthday Honours.
Sir Richard Philip Douglas CB (born 20 November 1956 in York, Yorkshire) is a British former senior civil servant and influential health leader. He previously served as Director General for Finance, Strategy and the NHS at the Department of Health.
His knighthood is in recognition of services to the National Health Service (Rainham, Kent)…
A new development in spam applications to join the Douglas Achives!
Posted on June 13, 2024 at 10:25 2 Comments 0 Likes
I think the answer is 'Rejected'.
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Comment Wall (471 comments)
- At 9:58 on August 16, 2024,
Evan J Andriopoulos said…
Hi folks, Not a descendent of the Douglas Family but in the arly 2000s I purchased a ruin of a house in New London, Conn´s downtown waterfront historic district. Planned for demolition in 1974 and forgotten about I fell in the love with the house and this small piece of late 18th c and early 19th c New London. Restored the house, spent years (still not done) researching the builder and his family and have made contact with fantastic people all across the world related to the family or the house itself. Built by Richard Douglass (1746-1828) . I will post info on the appropriate boards. Thanks!
- At 18:03 on July 30, 2024,
Greetings William Douglas! My name is Michael Douglas Brewer. My 9th generation Great Grandfather was Colonel John Douglas (1636-1678) who immigrated to Maryland from Glasgow, Scotland in 1655. He was the son of Sir Robert of Blackerston & Blythswood (1602-1669). I am a direct descendant of the Douglas Lords of Mains from Nicholas Douglas (1340-1406) to Alexander Douglas (1563-1628). I am a descendant of Sir Andrew, Lord of Hermiston (1225-1277), a direct descendant of Sir Archibald Douglas (1178-1240) and a 13 generations-2nd cousin, 7 times removed to The Good Sir James Douglas (1275-1330). I have been to Scotland and traced the steps of my Douglas Ancestors and to St. Bride's Church in the village of Douglas and the remains of the Douglas Castle. I am very proud of my Douglas Ancestors and to be a part of the Douglas Clan. I live in Columbia, Missouri with my wife Cheryl.
- At 16:15 on June 22, 2024,
Douglas Scott Coley said…
oops, I was too wordy... Here are the records that I mentioned.
Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Record Details
Name John Douglas
Arrival Year 1799
Arrival Place South Carolina
Primary Immigrant Douglas, John
Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Record Details
Name: John Douglas
Gender Male
Baptism Date 4 Jul 1749
Baptism Place Nigg, Kincardine, Scotland
Father James Douglas
Mother Christian Stronach
Name: John Douglas
Record Type Marriage
Marriage Date 20 Oct 1789
Marriage Place Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father Charles Lyon
Spouse Mary
Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
Record Details
Name: James Douglas
Gender Male
Marriage Date 8 Jul 1745
Marriage Place Nigg, Kincardine, Scotland
Spouse: Christian Stronach
- At 16:09 on June 22, 2024,
Thank you for your message and information. I became interested in my Douglas genealogy after my recent trip to Hogmanay in Edinburgh. Most of my family research has centered on patriots of the American Revolution. I was a founder and first registrar for my local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. I knew much about my Douglas line in America and that my immigrant ancestors came to America directly after the American Revolution.
When I was recently in Scotland, I was not researching my Douglas family. Still, when I saw the painting of James Douglas EM at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, he looked just like my brother in a period outfit… So, after I got home, I did some research and purchased an engraving of James Douglas EM for my home mainly because he looks like my red-headed brother, who has now passed. Unfortunately, the silver signet ring has been "worn proudly" for generations. When I inherited it, the back of the ring was worn so thin it broke. The crest projected outward for stamping documents and was worn down to a blob in the shape of a shield. The ring was passed down as a connection to something important, so it was always worn. I will attach John Douglas's citizenship document, which I have hanging in my house. It states that John Douglas became a citizen of the US on November 4, 1806. His citizenship document from Marlboro County, SC, also states that he was about 57 years old, giving him a berth year of 1749. Also, the document states that he resided in the US between June 18, 1798, and April 14, 1802. According to the Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, from the 1500s to the 1900s, John Douglas arrived in South Carolina in 1799, and based on the date and location, I believe this is my John Douglas.
I descend from his son Duncan Douglas, and another family member recently told me that our family Douglas surname died out from her research as a last name. Still, it has been continually used in my line and several others because it has always been considered one of our most prominent family names. My line goes John Douglas to Duncan Douglas to Elizabeth Douglas, who married Dr. Alfred Hamer, then to Dr. Douglas Hamer Sr. to Dr. Douglas Hamer Jr. to Patricia Douglas Hamer Coley, then me, Douglas Scott Coley, and my son Douglas Hamer Coley. John Douglas had many successful descendants, probably the most successful being the line of John's daughter Christian Douglas McColl, who married Hugh McColl, another local planter family who started a bank. Their direct descendent, Hugh McColl Jr., was the founder and first CEO of Bank of America, the second-largest Bank in the United States.
John Douglas's Will was probated on April 13, 1826; in this will, he lists his wife, Mary, and children. I need to visit family in Marlboro County, SC, and do local records research to see if I can locate his original land deed; I also need to transcribe his will. Thank you in advance for reading this message and again for your message. Here are a few records I have located on Ancestry.com that seem promising to me, but I would love to know your thoughts. The mother's name, Christian, stood out to me because John Douglas named his eldest daughter Christian Douglas, who married Hugh McCall.Doxie%201450.jpg
Best regards.
Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Record Details
Name John Douglas
Arrival Year 1799
Arrival Place South Carolina
Primary Immigrant Douglas, John
Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Record Details
Name: John Douglas
Gender Male
Baptism Date 4 Jul 1749
Baptism Place Nigg, Ki
- At 6:43 on June 14, 2024,
Yes that's correct, due to the mystery parentage I'm not even sure he was a Douglas, neither was Henry who searched for his whole life ... the secret is only known by Staffords and Lord family
- At 18:31 on June 12, 2024,
Hi William!
I replied via an email; if you didn't get it, let me know, and I can try again, or post it here.
Best, -L
- At 14:20 on May 24, 2024,
We do have a bit of information about him, it's been well summarized here by someone along the family branch, quite an interesting life story:
Hosea Dugliss (1793-1867) - Find a Grave Memorial
We've been going through family documents recently and came across an original property deed signed by John Jacob Astor from when Hosea Dugliss bought his house on Park Row in Manhattan from the Astor family, which was a great find. Also some documents relating to operations at his mirror making shop. It would be great to find out more about our roots in Scotland as I myself currently live here!
- At 11:41 on April 21, 2024,
Thanks William!
I'll check that group out.
- At 2:21 on April 3, 2024,
Thank you for the welcome. Much appreciated. I look forward to viewing the information here.
As best I can determine, my Frederick was born in North Carolina.
Linda Tanner
- At 23:58 on March 22, 2024,
Yes William,
The Lady Archivist was very helpful (unusual nowadays) and as well as being the resident archivist at the Dollar Academy she runs the Dollar Museum:
"I am also the Hon. Curator of Dollar Museum where we have a lot of genealogical information about the Drysdales. We open at Easter – see the website for times etc. I would advise you to arrange a time with me if you decide to visit as the material has to be taken out of the store."
You might even get a cup of tea if you visit!
Best regards
Ron
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